The black color of this product is definitely black. It is not dark grey, or light gray, and it is not white. Neither is it a more flashy color like yellow or red. It is a nice dark black.

This wastebasket is too small to hold a car fender, a basketball, or even most bread boxes. However, if you have a small to medium amount of waste, it will hold it with room to spare. It's important to note that "small to medium" is in household or small business terms, not in industrial or manufacturing terms. If you are looking for something better for those uses, you might consider renting a dumpster.

One very strong advantage of this wastebasket is that it is waterproof, so if you overindulge, it will contain vomit without leaking. Be careful though, to keep it out of direct sunlight, which over time could cause the plastic to crack and lose it's ability to contain liquids.

After using the round collapsible car trash pails and having them turn over and spill contents, I purchased this at Staples. It is the perfect size to fit behind the front passenger seat and I can use recycled plastic bags to line it. Because it is rigid and has a rectangular shape, it never tips over. Very happy with this inexpensive and practical purchase. PS matches the cars interior

How do you write a review for such a simple product other then the characteristics we had set for it. Simple (no bells or whistles), well made, small, functional and well priced. This basket fit all of these requirements.